Letter of Recommendation Generator
Fill in who you are, how you know the candidate, and a few strengths, and get a complete letter of recommendation you can edit, copy, or download. Pick the purpose (job, graduate school, scholarship, or general) and the wording and recipient line adjust to match.
How to write a letter of recommendation
- Enter your name and title, the candidate's name, and how you know them.
- Add the candidate's strengths as separate rows and choose the purpose.
- Review the live preview, then copy, download as a .txt file, or print it.
Examples
Graduate school reference
recommender: Dr. Elena Marsh (Professor), candidate: Jordan Lee, relationship: my research assistant, purpose: graduate-school, strengths: analytical thinking, tenacity
To the Admissions Committee: As Professor of Computer Science at Riverton University, I am pleased to recommend Jordan Lee, whom I have known for two years... I give Jordan Lee my highest recommendation for admission to your graduate program...
Frequently asked questions
What should a strong letter of recommendation include?
Say who you are and how you know the candidate, then back up your praise with specifics: name two or three concrete strengths and, ideally, one short story that shows them in action. Close with a clear, unqualified endorsement and an offer to answer follow-up questions.
How is the letter tailored to the purpose I pick?
The purpose (job, graduate school, scholarship, or general) changes both the recipient line and the closing endorsement so the letter reads naturally for that audience. A job letter speaks to fit for a role, while a graduate-school letter speaks to readiness for advanced study.
Can I add a specific story or example?
Yes. The optional anecdote field lets you drop in one concrete moment, such as how the person handled a tight deadline or a hard problem. A single vivid example is far more persuasive than a list of adjectives.
Is my information sent to a server?
No. The entire letter is generated in your browser with JavaScript, so the names, strengths, and any story you enter never leave your device. Nothing is uploaded, logged, or stored.
How long should a recommendation letter be?
Most strong letters run about half a page to one page: an opening, a paragraph or two on strengths and an example, and a closing endorsement. The generated draft sits in that range, and you can trim or expand it after copying.
Can I edit the generated letter?
Absolutely. Treat the output as a solid first draft. Copy or download it, then adjust the tone, swap in your own phrasing, and add details only you would know before signing and sending.
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